Learn Worship Piano from a Heart of Worship
A step-by-step approach to playing piano for worship
$25/month, cancel anytime
Play Worship Songs with Confidence
Have you ever tried to play your favorite worship song on the piano… only to feel stuck or overwhelmed? Maybe you’ve taken traditional lessons, watched YouTube videos, or tried teaching yourself — and ended up frustrated, thinking you “must not be a natural.”
You’re not alone — and the problem isn’t you. It’s the process:
Traditional piano lessons focus on classical skills, not the ones used in worship.
Many YouTube videos are too complicated or confusing, created by great players who don’t know how to teach piano.
Learning by yourself often overwhelms you because you’re trying to master too many skills at once.
The result? Frustration, discouragement, and a longing to just play a simple worship song with ease.
Here’s the difference with Worship Essentials:
Focus only on the skills that matter for worship, such as chording, improvising, ear training, and accompaniment patterns.
Learn in a logical, step-by-step way, even as a complete beginner.
Master one skill at a time before moving to the next, so progress is fast, consistent, and joyful.
Heather’s Journey: From Frustration to Freedom
Heather, a singer on her church’s worship team, had been searching for the right worship piano teacher for years. She tried many other worship academies but always quit when the material felt too difficult.
When she found Makayla, everything changed:
“For what I want, this is perfect. I’ve made more progress with Makayla than with any other method.”
Since then, Heather has:
Mastered multiple keys
Played complete worship sets
Learned inversions and accompaniment patterns
Grown in confidence and freedom at the piano
If Heather can do it, you can too — at any age, from anywhere in the world.
Unlimited Access to All Worship Essentials Courses
For just $25/month, you get everything you need to grow as a worship pianist, from beginner to advanced. You will learn at your own pace, grow in skill and confidence, and cultivate a heart of worship and love for Jesus.
What’s Included:
Step-by-step courses for all levels
Worship devotionals integrated into lessons
Practice resources and reference charts
Video lessons with clear instruction
Progress at your own pace, anytime, anywhere
Made for Worshippers, Not Performers
Worship is the highest calling and what we were created for. In Jeremiah 32:39, God says, “I will give them one heart and one purpose: to worship Me forever.”
Most piano courses focus on performance. Worship Essentials focuses on playing for Jesus. Every lesson integrates practical technique with spiritual growth — so you not only play better but worship more freely at the piano.
Real Students, Real Transformation
“I feel confident now to play at my church. Makayla is amazing and makes learning so easy and fun.” – Mira
“This was my first Sunday leading a song from the keys!!” – Tiffany
“Makayla helps us to refine our skills on the piano and most importantly, to make our entire lives worship and adoration to Jesus.” – Kimberly
“It’s so fun to be able to learn songs now! Makayla provided the structure I needed, as well as the teaching and knowledge. I couldn’t have done it without her.” – Miranda
“I watched the introductory video on the heart of worship, and honestly felt close to tears. Because of you, hope has been stirred in my heart again. I thank God every week when I log into Adoration Music Academy and get to worship our good and faithful Lord.” – Keale
Try a Free Sample Lesson
Experience firsthand how Worship Essentials makes learning worship piano step-by-step easy and enjoyable:
Questions about Worship Essentials?
Here are a few of the most common questions:
Q: Is this for beginners?
A: Absolutely! Our step-by-step method works for complete beginners as well as more experienced players.
Q: What ages can learn?
A: All ages from pre-teen through adult have succeeded using this method.
Q: Do I need to read music?
A: Not at all. We teach everything you need to play worship songs, even if you’ve never read a note.
Q: How much time will it take to see progress?
A: With just a few minutes a day, you can play your first worship songs within days.
Q: Can I cancel anytime?
A: Yes! Our membership is monthly with no long-term commitment.
Prefer to Purchase Courses Individually?
Beginning Worship Piano
Learn all of the foundational skills necessary to play worship piano – including the keyboard, basic chording, accompaniment patterns, and chord inversions.
Play familiar songs such as Amazing Grace, 10000 Reasons, Here I Am to Worship, Goodness of God, and Living Hope.
Reflect on the importance of worship and discover how to cultivate the heart of the worship pianist.
Recently revised and updated; 4 hours of content.
Pricing: $99 for lifetime access
Intermediate Worship Piano
Master the keys of D and A as well as new accompaniment patterns, introductions and transitions, and playing with dynamics and musicality.
Prepare and lead a worship set and learn how to lead from a place of rest and flow with the Holy Spirit. You will also learn how to play on a worship team and play behind a speaker.
Discover the power of worship and how worship is expressed in our everyday lives, as revealed in the Scriptures. You will also learn how to keep your eyes on the Lord and follow the voice of the Holy Spirit as you lead worship.
Recently revised and updated; 6 hours of content.
Pricing: $99 for lifetime access
Early Advanced Worship Piano
Master advanced topics such as 7th chords, the Nashville Number System, new accompaniment patterns, 6/8 time, and the keys of E, F, and B.
Learn to improvise for spontaneous moments, and begin training your ear to hear melodies and chords.
Discover how to follow the Holy Spirit as you play and lead, and how to build a habitation for the Lord through worship.
Recently revised and updated; 5 1/2 hours of content.
Pricing: $99 for lifetime access
Advanced Worship Piano
Master the keys of Ab, Bb, Db, Eb, and Gb; and learn how to use color chords, right hand fills, and various accompaniment patterns in your playing.
Learn how to modulate, play scales, master lead lines, and incorporate melodies into your songs.
Discover how to spend time with Jesus and pursue a deeper relationship with Him. Our personal time with the Lord is the foundation of all that we are and do as worshippers.
Recently revised and updated; 4 1/2 hours of content.
Pricing: $99 for lifetime access
Cultivating a Heart of Worship
Discover the Scriptural foundations for worship as well as the power of worship and how worship can be expressed in our everyday lives.
Learn how to worship in the secret place, cultivate the Mary of Bethany lifestyle, know Jesus through the Scriptures, and grow in prayer.
Explore how to follow the Holy Spirit, lead worship from a place of rest, and lead others into the depths of His presence and glory.
Recently revised and updated; 2 hours of content.
Pricing: $29 for lifetime access
Worship Songwriting
Discover the foundational principles to know as you begin writing songs. Topics include inspiration and brainstorming, writing the lyrics and music, and rewriting.
Study common musical forms (such as verse, verse-chorus, and verse-chorus bridge) and discover how to use them in your own songs.
Learn how to write for Jesus from a heart of worship, and how to partner with Him to discover and sing the songs of His heart.
Recently revised and updated; 3 hours of content.
Pricing: $99 for lifetime access
Meet Your Instructor
Makayla Stevenson was self-taught at the piano until college, when she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with specializations in Piano Pedagogy and Arranging. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano through MTNA and also has associate degrees in Education and Business. She recently graduated from Jesus School and their House of Bethany worship academy.
After college, Makayla realized that most piano resources teach technique but not worship. In addition, traditional lessons focus on skills largely unrelated to worship music, so she developed an innovative method that integrates the heart of worship with the skills needed to play worship piano. She uses this approach in her private lessons and Worship Essentials courses.
Adoration Music Academy exists to raise up lovers of Jesus who live their lives to adore Him, worshipping with musical excellence from a heart of first love. Our vision is that worshippers would arise from around the world who sit at His feet, minister to His heart, and love Him forever.
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